Which Chipmunks Have Stripes?

Chipmunks are small mammals with distinct stripes, while the tree squirrel is larger and doesn't have stripes. The ground squirrel has body stripes like chipmunks, but no head stripes. A tree squirrel is larger, has a longer tail and no stripes. They all have short fur and small rounded ears.

Do all chipmunks have a stripe?

However, there are some key ways to tell these creatures apart. The eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) has seven stripes on its body --- a single black stripe running down the middle of its back and three stripes on each side going black, white, black. The stripes do not extend onto the head.

How many stripes do chipmunks have?

The lines are actually alternating stripes, with seven dark brown stripes and six tan stripes. The dark brown stripes usually have tan spots, giving them a dotted appearance. Chipmunks only have five stripes. Their stripes are wider and alternate between brown and tan.